Messaging Recruiters

Messaging me or other recruiters? Let’s make sure you put your best foot forward!

✅ Pre-check
- Check the company’s career site 🌐
- Identify the role(s) you’re interested in
- Apply for the role(s)
- Check the recruiter’s profile 👩🏻‍💻
- The company they work for
- Their role/title
- What roles they recruit for (if applicable)
- Something you relate to from their profile

💌 The Message
- Pleasantries, ALWAYS 🤗
- A personable introduction (you’re human first!)
- The title(s) of the role you applied to
- Top 3 reasons you’re a fit for the role
- Mention that relatable piece of info from their profile that stood out to you!
- Short and sweet = Clear and concise

⭐️ Bonus points!
- Avoid name misspellings; double check!
- If copy and pasting; check you’ve changed the company name and title of the roles
- Follow up
- Always make it a winning moment to also extend to network with them